Before I whipped these guys up—haphazardly, as you will soon learn—my standard vision when I thought of an apple fritter—constantly, as one does—was slightly more glamorous.
Probably 1/4 to 1/2 cup, enough to heavily coat the pan. I usually keep a big oil jug or coffee container on the counter (though you can put it in the fridge too) that the remains go into. If you filter it you can reuse it again for some foods—like deep frying. Otherwise, seal the container and just throw it away, though I know some restaurants also take donations for reuse (though perhaps not right now).
As for air fryers, I do not need another thing sitting on my counter so have never gotten on the bandwagon!
How much oil do you fry them in and is there oil left over? I never know how to dispose of it in an environmental way and wonder about an air fryer.
Probably 1/4 to 1/2 cup, enough to heavily coat the pan. I usually keep a big oil jug or coffee container on the counter (though you can put it in the fridge too) that the remains go into. If you filter it you can reuse it again for some foods—like deep frying. Otherwise, seal the container and just throw it away, though I know some restaurants also take donations for reuse (though perhaps not right now).
As for air fryers, I do not need another thing sitting on my counter so have never gotten on the bandwagon!